Beyond the G7: A New World Order Takes Shape in the East

While the Western world focuses on the G7, a new, and perhaps more influential, world order is taking shape in the East. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit showcased a powerful alliance between the leaders of India, China, and Russia, a sight that has been called “a historically big deal” by a concerned US analyst.
Van Jones, a prominent political voice, warned that the image of Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin together should be a major wake-up call. He sees it as the tangible evidence of a “new world order” that is not only independent of the West but is actively positioning itself as an alternative.
This new dynamic has been greatly influenced by the current US administration’s focus on tariffs and “America First” policies. As the US creates distance, other nations are closing ranks. The SCO summit was a platform for Modi, Xi, and Putin to demonstrate their collective vision for a multipolar world.
Jones articulated the danger this poses to the US, stating that the country is now “in a box” and on the “bad side of the triangle.” He lamented that American policy has led to a situation where “it’s everybody against us,” a strategic failure with profound long-term consequences.